Is this the same as lavender oil?
No. Lavender oil is a volatile extract that you smell or use on the skin. These capsules contain the lavender flower itself in a 4:1 extract, which you ingest. So, they are two different forms of the same plant.
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Lavender Extract 4:1 400mg | 60 Capsules | Swanson
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Swanson Lavender Extract 4:1
Almost everyone knows the scent of lavender. Lavender has been used for centuries in perfume, cosmetics, and aromatherapy, and its purple fields can be found far beyond Provence. Swanson processes the flower into a 4:1 extract with 400 mg per capsule. It is intended for adults who prefer to take the plant internally rather than just smell it. One bottle contains 60 capsules, enough for one to two months.
What lavender actually is
Lavender is the Dutch name for Lavandula officinalis, a low, woody shrub with grey-green leaves and purple flower clusters that originally grows around the Mediterranean. The above-ground parts, especially the flower, are used for this product. Lavender contributes to relaxation* and supports normal sleep*. The plant has a permanent place in aromatherapy and evening rituals, from a sachet under the pillow to a cup of lavender tea. The botanical name Lavandula officinalis refers to the word officinalis, which indicates that the herb used to have a permanent place in the pharmacy.
What a 4:1 extract means
The 4:1 designation says something about the concentration. For one part extract, the manufacturer uses four parts plant. Each capsule contains 400 mg of that extract, which is equivalent to approximately 1.6 grams of lavender flower. This means there is more plant material in a capsule than in the same amount of loose, dried flower. Many people wonder if this is the same as lavender oil. It is not: oil is a volatile, concentrated extract that you smell or use diluted on the skin, while these capsules contain the plant itself in powder form. For those who take the plant as a capsule, this means a measured amount without the penetrating scent of oil.
Lavender and its plant substances
Lavender helps reduce tension and restlessness*. The plant naturally contains volatile substances such as linalool and linalyl acetate, which also give it its characteristic scent. These same substances make lavender one of the most recognizable plants in the herbal world.
The capsule and what is inside
In addition to the lavender flower, the capsule contains only excipients: rice flour as a carrier, magnesium stearate, and silica. The capsule itself is made of gelatin. Each capsule provides 400 mg of lavender in 4:1 form. In short: this is the well-known lavender plant in a measured, concentrated capsule, in a bottle of 60 pieces, for adults who prefer to dose lavender rather than just smell it.
*Health claim pending European approval.
Why Swanson Lavender Extract 4:1?
4:1 flower extract
Swanson uses a 4:1 extract of the lavender flower. Four parts plant yield one part extract, so each capsule contains a concentrated amount.
400mg lavender per capsule
Each capsule contains 400mg lavender extract, equivalent to approximately 1.6 grams of dried flower.
The plant, not the oil
This is the lavender flower itself in capsule form, not a volatile oil. So you take the plant internally instead of smelling it or using it on the skin.
From Swanson, United States
Swanson Health Products has been manufacturing supplements since 1969 from Fargo, North Dakota, under GMP guidelines for manufacturing control.
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* Percentage van de referentie inname volgens Verordening (EU) Nr. 1169/2011.
** Reference intake unknown.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this product vegan?
No. The lavender is plant-based, but the capsule is made of gelatin, an animal protein. This makes the product unsuitable for vegans or vegetarians.
What does a 4:1 extract mean?
That is the ratio between plant and extract. For 1 gram of extract, the manufacturer uses 4 grams of lavender. At 400mg per capsule, this amounts to approximately 1.6 grams of flower per capsule.
How to take lavender?
The recommendation is 1 capsule, 1 to 2 times a day, with water. Many people choose to take it at the end of the day. Do not exceed the recommended dosage.
How long does one jar last?
One jar contains 60 capsules. If you take 1 capsule per day, it will last for two months. If you take two per day, one jar will last for one month.
Where does the smell of lavender come from?
The distinctive scent comes from volatile compounds in the flower, especially linalool and linalyl acetate. These same compounds are also naturally present in this extract.